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Kal Somani buys IPL team Rajasthan Royals in landmark $1.6 bn deal

Somani, who previously held a minority stake in the franchise, will now lead a consortium that includes backing from Walmart-linked investors, along with prominent American business families.

IPL 2026: RCB playing 11 probables, players' salary, timings, streaming

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the tournament opener of IPL 2026 on March 28

IPL 2026 news: CSK ropes in Spencer Johnson as replacement player for injured Nathan Ellis

Johnson will miss the initial matches as he is still in rehab before finally joining the CSK camp between April 21 and 23, the five-time champions confirmed

IPL 2026: MI Playing 11 probables, players' salary, timings, live streaming

Mumbai Indians will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their opening match of IPL 2026 on March 29

IPL 2026: CSK Playing 11 probables, players' salary, timings, streaming

Chennai Super Kings will take on Rajasthan Royals in their opening match of IPL 2026 on March 30

IPL 2026: Top 5 most experienced players that will take part this year

Their experience under pressure, leadership skills, and ability to guide younger teammates make them invaluable. Here's a look at the top five oldest players set to feature in IPL 2026.

Who is Aryaman Birla? RCB's new owner once picked by Rajasthan Royals

Aryaman Birla represented Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket, emerging as a promising batsman and all-rounder

RCB sold for $1.78 bn to Aditya Birla, Times of India-led consortium

Bengaluru-based franchise is being acquired from United Spirits Limited (USL), a subsidiary of Diageo plc, in a deal that values RCB at $1.78 billion (around ₹16,600 crore)

Aditya Birla Group, Times, Blackstone consortium to buy RCB for ₹16,600 cr

Deal includes men's and women's teams as United Spirits exits franchise ownership amid strategic portfolio review of non-core businesses

Duckett pulls out of IPL 2026, likely to be banned for 2027, 2028 seasons

Under IPL regulations, players who pull out after being picked at auction without a valid injury or medical reason risk suspension from participating in the next two auctions